Mel Tucker did not get off to a great start as head football coach at Michigan State as his Spartans embarrassed themselves in their season opener against Rutgers.
But on Saturday, Tucker made Spartans’ fans proud as Michigan State fans proud as his team came out and took care of business by beating Michigan 27-24 at the Big House.
Following the game, a happy Mel Tucker spoke to the media and he had a message for Spartans’ fans.
“Michigan State fans, this one’s for you.”
Mel Tucker on zoom: “i just thought they were ready to play a physical, four-quarter, 60 minute game.” Says cant wait to take Bunyan Trophy back to EL. “Michigan State fans, this one’s for you.”
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 31, 2020